Tanzania · Trekking

4-Day Mount Meru Trek in Arusha National Park with Summit Sunrise

4 Days Round trip from Tanzania Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Experience the stunning wildlife of Arusha National Park
02 Trek through a beautiful mountain forest with diverse flora and fauna
03 Climb to the summit of Mount Meru (4565 m) for breathtaking sunrise views
04 See the Ngarenanyuki River and a beautiful waterfall at the base of Mount Meru
05 Enjoy spectacular views of Mt. Meru Ash Tray and Mt. Kilimanjaro

Embark on a 4-day Mount Meru trek through Arusha National Park, where mountain forest trails and rich wildlife create a memorable start to your climb. Along the way, see giraffes, zebras, antelope, buffalo, elephants, birds, and black-and-white colobus monkeys, and pass the Ngarenanyuki River and a beautiful waterfall at the base of Mount Meru. Continue to the summit of Mount Meru at 4565 m for breathtaking sunrise views over the ash cone, crater, and Mt. Kilimanjaro. This trek also reveals the unique landscape of the alpine desert habitat before your return to Moshi or Arusha.

You will reach the summit of Mt. Meru (4565 m) at sunrise, with spectacular views of Mt. Meru Ash Tray and Mt. Kilimanjaro.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Arusha, Moshi, Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Meru, Arusha National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Momella Gate to Mirikamba Hut Through Forest and Wildlife

Your driver will pick you up from your hotel early in the morning and drive to Momella Gate in Arusha National Park. It takes almost 2 hours to reach Arusha. After arriving at Momella Gate, your guide will complete the registration at Tanzania National Parks (TANAPA).
After registration, you will begin hiking and climbing through the mountain forest. Along the trail, you may see giraffes, zebras, antelope, buffalo, and elephants. As you continue, you will cross the Ngarenanyuki River and pass a beautiful waterfall at the base of Mount Meru. You will also see different kinds of birds and black-and-white colobus monkeys. Finally, you will arrive at Mirikamba Hut (2500 m), where you will have dinner and stay overnight.

Day 02

Ascent to Saddle Hut and Optional Little Mt. Meru Hike

Early in the morning, after breakfast, you will continue your ascent toward Saddle Hut. You may see a lot of wildlife along the way, and the walk will take you along the Mount Meru crater and the impressive ash cone. When you arrive at camp, you have the option of hiking and climbing Little Mt. Meru (3820 m) with your guide for further acclimatization. You will be served an early dinner so you can get ample rest before your midnight summit attempt from Saddle Hut.

Day 03

Summit Mount Meru at Sunrise and Descend to Mirikamba Hut

Early in the morning, after breakfast, you will continue your ascent toward Meru Peak. The hike starts from Rhino Point (3800 m) to Cobra Point (4350 m), after which you continue along a rocky ridge between the crater and the inner cliffs. You will reach the summit of Mt. Meru (4565 m) at sunrise, with spectacular views of Mt. Meru Ash Tray and Mt. Kilimanjaro. After enjoying the views, you will descend to Saddle Hut for a short break. You will then continue descending to Mirikamba Hut (2500 m) for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 04

Descend to Momella Gate and Return to Moshi or Arusha

Early in the morning, after breakfast at Mirikamba Hut, you will continue the descent to Momella Gate, where you will meet a safari guide who will pick you up and drive you back to Moshi or Arusha, with a transfer to your hotel at White House Hotel.